Your Leadership Succession Plan For Business Legacy
Owning Your Life After The Sales
Hi, I'm Annette Manias
For over 30 years, I led Oasis Solutions as President and CEO-helping businesses grow with smart systems, strong teams, and scalable strategies.
Now, I'm sharing what I've learned about one of the most important- and overlooked- chapters of entrepreneurship: succession.
Watch the video below to discover how to lead your own transition with clarity, confidence, and purpose. It's not just about stepping away-it's about stepping into your legacy.
Does this sound like you?
You've built something from nothing-crafted every piece of your business with vision, grit, and relentless drive.
Now, you're standing at a crossroads. The next chapter is calling.
You're not just planning an exit--you're designing a legacy.
BUT questions linger:
What happens after the paperwork is signed?
Who will carry the torch?
How will my successor know how to own my business?
And most importantly--what will I create next?
You need clarity. Freedom. A plan for what's next.
Not just to preserve what you've built but to transform it into something greater
And you want to know-without hesitation- that the business you bled for can run, grow, and thrive without you.
That your successor is ready.
That your team is aligned.
That the culture you've shaped won't vanish the moment you walk out the door.
Because legacy isn't just in numbers- it's in values, behaviors, energy.
It's how your people show up when you're not in the room.
This is your invitation to rebel against the ordinary transition.
To create a final chapter as intentional as your first.
To build your handoff like a blueprint, not a gamble
Our course, Strategic Business Transition: From Paperwork to Exit , helps you do more than step away--it helps you step into the next chapter of your life with vision, intention, and power.
Create your legacy. Protect your culture. Break the mold. Own your next move.
Putting the “SUCCESS” in Your Business
Succession Plan
Why does succession planning matter?
Because building a great business is only part of the story. Knowing how to let go intentionally, strategically, and with confidence is what defines a true legacy.
Let me ask you this:
Are you running on empty-burned out and carrying the weight of everything alone?
Do you miss the freedom to travel, recharge, or simply enjoy life outside the business?
Is time with your family, your spouse, your grandkids taking a backseat to never-ending responsibilities?
Do you want your business to outlive your day-to-day presence?
Do you care about your team and what happens to them after you step away?
If any of that hits home--- know this:
You're not alone. I've walked that same road.
And I can tell you with absolute certainty-- there's a better way forward.
A succession plan doesn't just prepare your business for the future.
It gives you back your time, your energy, your peace of mind.
It honors everything you've built-while creating space for what's next.
You don't have to carry it all anymore.
It's time to transition with clarity.
And I'm here to help you do exactly that.
If you're tired of carrying the heavy burden of running your business on your shoulders alone, it's time to consider a succession plan.
What is a Succession Plan--REALLY?
A succession plan is more than paperwork. It's your strategic blueprint for what happens when you're no longer leading the charge.
Whether you're stepping back, retiring, or simply planning ahead, a strong succession plan ensures your business keeps thriving- with or without you at the helm. It's about preparing the next leader, protecting your people, and preserving the vision you've built.
Where Do You Start?
Here's the truth: most business owners don't think about succession until it's too late-- until they're forced to.
The fact that you're thinking about it now? That means you're already ahead of the curve.
Yes, it can feel overwhelming. But it doesn't have to be.
I've walked this road myself- and I've built a course that walks you through, step-by-step, how to ensure your business legacy remains intact.
Because your peace of mind-- and your legacy-- are worth planning for.
More About Me...
I've lived every corner of business leadership- starting as Oasis Solutions' very first customer service and implementation consultant, moving into sales and marketing, while serving as President and CEO.
Under my leadership, Oasis expanded to 15 states, acquired several Sage partners. In June 2014, I led Oasis into the cloud software space by adding NetSuite and Adaptive Insights to the Oasis portfolio of products.
But one of the most meaningful roles came at the end: successfully leading Oasis through an ownership transition.
That experience-equal parts strategic and deeply personal- is what sparked my next chapter:
Helping other business owners plan their exit with clarity, confidence, and impact.
I created a course to walk you through every critical step- from price to exit- including the questions that really matter:
Who will take over your business and are they truly ready?
How do you protect and carry forward the culture you've built?
How do you coach internal successors or family into leadership?
How do you step away knowing the business can thrive without you?
My personal goal in selling Oasis was simple: build a solid foundation and leave a lasting legacy.
Because legacy isn't just what you've built-it's who you've empowered to build after you.
I am also certified in Emotional Intelligence-- a skill I believe is fundamental to great leadership. I now lead awareness sessions and leadership training around EQ to support stronger, more self-aware successors.
Beyond business, I stay active in the community as the Chair of the Business Gifts committee for The Home of the Innocents, one of Kentucky's largest nonprofits. I am also involved with Junior Achievement and have developed a mentorship program at Assumption High School.
When I'm not working, you'll find me on a tennis court or pickleball court, out boating, or traveling with my husband.
Training Programs
Strategic Business Transition: From Paperwork to exit
You've built something great-now it's time to protect it
This course guides your step-by-step through the transition process so your legacy, culture, and leadership live on beyond the sale.
Emotional Intelligence Training - Digital Program
Discovering how to lead your team to be the best version of themselves.
Strategic Business Transition: From Paperwork to Exit + Emotional Intelligence Assessment
Looking for the full transformation?
This combined program helps you navigate a successful business exit and elevate your successors emotional intelligence-with a professional EQ assessment included.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why should I think about transitioning my business NOW?
Because waiting until you "have to" leaves you reactive.
Planning ahead gives you power, clarity, and control over your legacy.
What are the biggest challenges business owners face during a transition?
Letting go, choosing the right successor, preserving culture, and preparing emotionally--these are the real hurdles(and yes, we cover them all)
How can I create a transition plan that actually works?
It starts with strategy and ends with clarity. This course walks you through every step- structure, people, culture, timing and communication.
What are the key steps in a business transition?
We break it down into manageable pieces: planning, choosing your successor, mentoring them, preparing your team, managing the handoff, and defining your post-exit role.
How can I make sure my employees feel secure during the transition?
Communication is key-but so is culture. In our course, you will learn how to lead your team through change with transparency and intention.
What role does leadership play in this?
Everything. A smooth transition depends on how you lead--before, during, and after the sale. That's why leadership coaching is built into the course.
How do I know if my transition was successful?
Success means the business thrives, your people are steady, your successor is confident, and you feel proud of the legacy you've left behind.
What's included in this course?
11 packed modules covering advisory team, culture, leadership, family transitions, emotional impact, and more. Plus: tools, frameworks, and real-world insight from someone who's done it. EXTRA BONUS: Interviews with the successors!
